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Section A
Welcome to the unit & Reading
Vocabulary
1. wander
wander away/off 走散
wander around/about 徘徊，游荡
wander off/from… 偏离……
练习：那孩子走失后迷路了。
The child _____________ and get lost.
wandered off
2. strike
be struck by sb./sth. 被某人（或某物）打动；迷恋某人（或某物）
strike at sb./sth. 朝……打去
It strikes sb. that … 某人突然想到……
strike sb. as sth. 给某人以某种印象
strike back 反击；回击
strike down 摧垮；使病倒
练习：Visitors _____________the natural scenery of Jiuzhaigou, which was beautiful beyond description. (strike)
were struck by
3. opposed
be opposed to 强烈反对
as opposed to （表示对比）而，相对于
oppose vt.反对；抵制；阻挠
oppose (doing) sth. 反对（做）某事
oppose sb./sb.'s doing sth. 反对某人做某事
opposing adj. 对立的；相竞争的；对抗的
练习：The speed of communications today, ___________ that of yesterday, has greatly changed the way business today is conducted. (oppose)
as opposed to
4. employ
employ sb. to do sth. 雇用某人做某事
employ sb. as sth. 雇用某人当……
be employed in doing sth. 从事于，忙于（做某事）
练习：She _______________ (employ) making a list of all the jobs to be done.
她忙着把要做的所有工作列一个清单。
was employed in
5. display
display sth. to sb. 给某人展示某物
on display 陈列；展出
练习：这次展览为当地艺术家提供了展示自己作品的机会。
The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to ________________.
6. worthy
be worthy of + n./doing 值得……
be worthy to be done/be worthy of being done 某事值得被做
练习：A number of the report's findings are _________________.
这份报告里有些调查结果值得注意。
display their work
worthy of note
Leading in
Below is a list of some popular types of painting:
·Portrait painting
·Still life painting
·Landscape painting
·Cityscape painting
·Real-life painting
·History painting
1. Which type do you think each of the paintings belongs to Why
2. What famous painters and
paintings do you know about
Thinking
First impressions
What do you think the travel journal talks about according to the title and the illustrations
The travel journal might talk about the thoughts people have when they look at one of an artist’s works for the first time. It gives a different impression every time one looks at it. The title “First impressions”, together with the pictures, also reminds me of the Impressionist painters and their unique techniques. The travel journal could mention how they used the techniques, what effects they created, as well as the reasons why artists used them.
Why do people visit art museums
People visit art museums to appreciate the artists’ spectacular masterpieces and to be inspired by creativity. They instil a sense of awe that someone created something so beautiful or unique. Visiting art museums is also one way to learn about cultures, beliefs and traditions. Art museums let us see a country’s history through its art. They are the pride of a country because they showcase its creative intelligence.
Skimming
Para.1
Para.2-4
Para.5-6
Introducing a trip to Paris — visiting the Musée d'Orsay.
Two of the greatest Impressionist painters, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and their works.
The Impressionists' vision and Impressionism's influence.
Scanning
1 The author was most impressed by Monet and Renoir.
2 Renoir's masterpiece Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette is very detailed.
3 The Impressionists tried to paint extremely realistic paintings.
…, the artists who made the deepest impression on me were two of the greatest Impressionist painters, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
is very detailed →shows very little clear detail
tried to → didn’t try to
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4 The Impressionists showed the effect of light on things with colours.
5 Van Gogh was influenced by Impressionism.
They employed free brushwork and used colours to show the effect of light on things, …
The Impressionists’ vision inspired a whole new generation of Post-Impressionist painters such as Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, …
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Discussion
Which of the following do you think is most likely to be an Impressionist painting Give your reasons.
I think the painting in the middle is most likely an Impressionist painting because it is probably a normal everyday scene for the painter. The boat and its surrounding scene are just an impression of what the painter saw so they are not painted in clear detail — the soft edges of the boats, factory chimneys, sea and sky seem to mix together. This tells me that the painter used the Impressionist free brushwork technique. The painter also used light and vivid colours to express his or her feelings.
If you were a tour guide of the Musée d'Orsay, how would you introduce the museum to the visitors
The Musée d’Orsay is a world-famous art museum in Paris, France. It is unusual because it was previously used as a railway station. This museum is famous for its large collection of paintings from the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist movements of the 19th century. It also displays masterpieces from masters such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin. A visit to the Musée d’Orsay allows visitors to look at and compare the different styles between the two art movements. They can enjoy looking at the world from an entirely new point of view.
Vincent van Gogh was one of the most gifted artists of his generation. He began working in an art (1) _______ when he was 16 years old. However, it was not until more than a (2) _______ later that he started to seriously consider being an artist himself.
Van Gogh became depressed after he moved to London. In 1880, he took up painting, from which he drew much comfort. As he began to (3) __________ a talent for painting, he realized that art was his true calling. He was very impressed by the artworks of the master painter Rembrandt when he (4) ______________ them. In 1886, he moved to Paris to live with his brother, who introduced him to some Impressionist artists.
Task B1
gallery
decade
display
laid eyes on
He began to form his own style, (5) _________ thick, unmixed paint. This resulted in (6) _____ colours, similar to those in the Impressionist paintings. However, Van Gogh’s works had strong lines, (7) ____________ the softer edges of Impressionism. He made friends with Paul Gauguin, who shared the same (8) _______, and they became known as Post-Impressionists.
Although he was a genius, Van Gogh was not yet appreciated in the art world. He only sold one painting during his lifetime, but these days, his works are enjoyed by people around the world.
employing
vivid
as opposed to
vision
Suppose two exhibitions are to be held, one for the works by the Impressionists and the other for the works by the Post-Impressionists. Which one would you choose to see Why
I prefer to see the works by the Post-Impressionists for two reasons. Firstly, I am familiar with quite a few works by the Impressionists and have already acquired some knowledge about their painting styles. Therefore, I am eager to know how they influenced the Post-Impressionists. What did the Post-Impressionists focus on How did the Post-Impressionists employ brushwork and colours These questions often haunt me. Secondly, Vincent van Gogh is my favourite painter and he belonged to the Post-Impressionists, so I want to learn more about him and to see his works with my own eyes.
Thinking and discussion
